““The coach sat down with president Laporta, Beguiristain and Estiarte in the suite of the hotel in which the team were staying in the United States for a pre-season tour. He explained that if the club could ignore the ruling and let Messi go to the Olympics, the long-term gain outweighed the short-term loss: it would allow him to get the best out of Messi.””
The coach argues that allowing Messi to play in the Olympics, despite a short‑term loss, will boost his performance and benefit the club over the long run.
In simple terms: Short‑term sacrifice for long‑term gain.
Strategic risk‑taking can unlock higher performance.
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If the player underperforms after the event, the short‑term loss may not be recouped.
